OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries in Georgia


The obituaries in the Cedartown, GA, Polk County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Georgia's history and identity.

Betty Moody Worthington

Betty Moody Worthington

Jan 10, 2006

Mrs. Betty Moody Worthington age 75, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2006. She was born on October 7, 1931. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Preston Worthington; parents, Zula and Homer Moody, Sr. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Ruth Worthington of Cedartown and Bob and Scottie Worthington of Buchanan; sisters, Jeanette Morgan, Sara...

James Winfred Beck

James Winfred Beck

Jan 8, 2006

Mr. James Winfred Beck, Sr., age 73 of Cedartown passed away January 8, 2006. He was born on October 6, 1932 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by parents, J.D. and Lucille Beck; son, Terry Wayne Beck and brother, Charles D. Beck. Surviving are wife, Nira Jean Beck; two daughters, Alisha Hooper and Latrica Gill; five sons, Jamie...

Joyce Blanche Mccray

Joyce Blanche Mccray

Jan 5, 2006

Ms. Joyce Blanche McCray, age 65 of 295 McArthur Street, Cedartown passed away Thursday, January 5, 2006. She was born on May 14, 1940 in Haralson County. She is preceded in death by a special friend, Larry Meeks; parents, Clifford and Elsie Mae McCray. She is survived by three sisters, Lillian Brock, Lucy Garner and Mary East; two brothers, D.L....

Dionicio Velasquez Chavez

Dionicio Velasquez Chavez

Dec 31, 2005

Dionicio Velasquez Chavez passed away December 31, 2005. The Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Dionicio Velasquez Chavez.

Mary Eloise Sexton

Mary Eloise Sexton

Dec 29, 2005

Mrs. Mary Eloise Sexton age 75, of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2005. She was born on June 1, 1930 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall J. "Bud" Sexton; father, William Dariel Carter; a brother, Edward Lee Carter. She is survived by mother, Mary Lee Carter; son, Marty L. Carter; son and daughter-in-law,...

Annie Faye Matteson

Annie Faye Matteson

Dec 29, 2005

Mrs. Annie Fay Matteson age 87 of Rome formerly of Cedartown passed away Monday, December 19, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Milton Matteson; parents, Riley and Daisey Ash. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Bonnnie Matteson of Duluth and a grandson, Ian Matteson. The graveside service will be conducted on Thursday,...

Glenda Orbash

Glenda Orbash

Dec 22, 2005

Mrs. Glenda Porter Orbash age 60, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2005. She was born on July 17, 1945 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her father Roy Lee Porter, Sr. and a brother, Jerry Porter. She is survived by her mother, Mary Agnes Philpot Porter; daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Randy Coats; son and daughter-in-law, Vaughn...

Helen Vaughn Mulkey

Helen Vaughn Mulkey

Dec 19, 2005

Mrs. Helen Vaughn Mulkey, age 79 of Cedartown passed away, Monday, December 19, 2005. She was born on August 14, 1926 in Bartow County. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Mulkey and by her parents, J. W. and Bessie Mulkey. She is survived by her son Allen Vaughn, 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. The family will...

James Jeffrey Addison

James Jeffrey Addison

Dec 13, 2005

Mr. James Jeffrey Addison, age 46, of Atlanta, formerly of Cedartown, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2005. He was born June 24, 1959 in Birmingham, AL. Mr. Addison was a member of the 1977 graduating class of Cedartown High School. He furthered his education at Jacksonville State University and received a Bachelors' Degree in Accounting. Mr. Addison served in the...

Dale Roberson

Dale Roberson

Dec 10, 2005

Mr. Dale Roberson age 46, passed away December 10, 2005. He was born on July 27, 1959 in Polk County. He is preceded in death by his Grandmother Mrs. Amanda Jarrell Green and his father Mr. Jack Roberson. Mr. Roberson is survived by his wife Mrs. Deborah Faye Roberson, a daughter Mary Beth Roberson, two sons Jimmy Dale Roberson and...

Nellie Ruth Davis

Nellie Ruth Davis

Dec 8, 2005

Nellie Ruth Davis passed away on December 8, 2005. The Olin L. Gammage is handling the arrangements for Nellie Ruth Davis.

Etta Mae Lambert

Etta Mae Lambert

Nov 24, 2005

Mrs. Etta Mae Lambert age 88 of Cedartown passed away Thursday, November 24, 2005. She was born on December 26, 1916 to the late Joseph Henry Daniel and Vera Eliza Thompson Daniel. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Dovie Daniel and a brother, Edward Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Truman Lambert; son, Michael Lambert and...

John David Thomas

John David Thomas

Nov 24, 2005

Mr. John David Thomas, 46, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. He was born July 6, 1959 in Floyd County to the late Carl Eugene, Sr. and Jean Mitchell Thomas. Mr. Thomas is survived by brother, Carl Eugene Thomas, Jr. of Cedartown. A graveside service for Mr. Thomas will be conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 29th at 10:00 am...

Etta Mae Lambert

Etta Mae Lambert

Nov 24, 2005

Mrs. Etta Mae Lambert age 88 of Cedartown passed away Thursday, November 24, 2005. She was born on December 26, 1916 to the late Joseph Henry Daniel and Vera Eliza Thompson Daniel. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Dovie Daniel and a brother, Edward Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Truman Lambert; son, Michael Lambert and...

Mrs. Frances G. Witcher

Mrs. Frances G. Witcher

Nov 21, 2005

Mrs. Frances G. Witcher, Age 88 of Cedartown passed away Monday, November 21, 2005. She was born on October 9, 1917 to the late Roy and Lucy Gorman. Mrs. Witcher is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hall Witcher; parents; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary & L. B. Storey and Martha & James G. Loudermilk. She is survived by...

Eudell Cooper

Eudell Cooper

Nov 20, 2005

Mr. Eudell Cooper, age 75 of 1170 Chulio Road in Rome Georgia, formerly of Cedartown passed away Sunday, November 20, 2005. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Mr. Eudell Cooper.

Mary Giles Tarbush

Mary Giles Tarbush

Nov 15, 2005

Mrs. Mary Giles Tarbush, Age 85, of 617 Montgomery Ave., Cedartown, GA., passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005. She was born in Cave Spring, GA. She was preceded in death by parents, James Pierson and Nancy Melissa Teat Giles; husband, Joseph E. Dean on December 2,1944, while serving his country in Germany during World War II; an only son, Charles...

Lemer M. Flynt

Lemer M. Flynt

Nov 10, 2005

Mrs. Lemer M. Flynt, age 95 of Kennesaw formerly of Cedartown passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005. She was born on October 25, 1910 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lou Annie Moore; her husband, Boyd Flynt; a son, Sammy Flynt; sisters, Bernice Robinson, Lois Brown, Mary Jo Diamond and Frances Moore; and...

Scott White

Scott White

Nov 9, 2005

Mr. Scott White, Age 31, of Chattanooga, Tennessee formerly of Cedartown, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. He was born in Polk County on August 2, 1974. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Frances Golden, and by his paternal grandparents, Newt and Lois White. He is survived by his parents, John and Linda...

Betty Jean Cline

Betty Jean Cline

Nov 7, 2005

Betty Jean Cline passed away on November 7, 2005. The Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Betty Jean Cline.

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